https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/25/?d=1News: Minnesota Twins Satireenhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/maldonado-incident-recalls-hrbek%E2%80%99s-savory-world-series-bat-r13223/Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado was barred from using a maple bat in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series. The bat, given to him by Albert Pujols, was deemed illegal due to the threat of splintering and potential injury. While odd, it’s not the first time the Fall Classic has seen this kind o...13223Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:49:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/eleven-free-agents-the-twins-should-avoid-r13198/The Minnesota Twins have several needs to meet this offseason. Shortstop. A top-of-the-rotation starter. Probably another catcher. Bullpen help. You can’t swing a dead cat without a local writer offering their suggestions. This is fine. What’s equally important, and what these so-called exp...13198Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:35:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/astros-yankees-series-terrible-satire/With both League Championship Series underway, local baseball fans can thrill to the unexpected National League matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres. A pleasant reminder that the biggest payrolls or markets don’t always guarantee postseason glory, the first two games ha...13178Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/jake-cave-declines-option-to-jake-cave-lands-with-orioles-r13153/  The Minnesota Twins began their 40-man roster purge this week, parting ways with the likes of Devin Smeltzer and Jermaine Palacios. Perhaps the most familiar name on the list of now-former Twins is longtime fourth outfielder Jake Cave, who declined his option to Jake Cave, the cave for Ja...13153Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:39:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/the-2022-playoff-cheering-guide-for-minnesota-twins-fans-r13130/THE AMERICAN LEAGUE NEW YORK YANKEES: If you can pull yourself away from cheering for the Cowboys, the Lakers, and Notre Dame, this is your team. Also, you are the devil. I hope they break into every Aaron Judge at-bat to show highlights of preseason NHL games. On the plus side, the longer...13130Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:35:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-new-scoreboard-to-only-show-night-court-reruns-r13107/The Minnesota Twins announced plans to revamp their uniforms and Target Field this offseason, including a massive upgrade to their outfield scoreboard. Just don’t expect it to be all about baseball. “Our marketing team, along with trusted advisers, says that our fans want to watch the...13107Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:05:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/lawyers-agree-twins-vikings-monday-games-were-cruel-unusual-r13076/  Minnesota sports fans had to endure a long, 5-game weekend of dreadful Twins baseball, one that essentially zapped the squad's dwindling playoff hopes. After Monday afternoon’s 11-4 beatdown, anyone seeking solace from the Minnesota Vikings were met with a humiliating 24-7 loss to the Phi...13076Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:15:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/observations-about-seeing-joe-mauer-in-person-at-a-rock-concert-r13028/  My day job is copywriting for a local independent regional craft brewery. That brewery also hosts concerts in its backyard, often featuring popular recording artists from around the world. Occasionally, those shows attract local and even national celebrities. On Wednesday, popular Sa...13028Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:35:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-past-and-present-remember-queen-elizabeth-ii-r12996/TOM KELLY (MANAGER, 1986-2001): Just a great gal. Broke out of the gate quickly, lightning fast down the stretch, amazing haunches. So powerful. Always left the track in a good mood when she ran. [INFORMED THAT THIS IS NOT QUEEN ELIZABETH II, THE GREYHOUND KELLY WAGERED ON AT ST. CROIX MEADOWS,...12996Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/joe-mauers-guide-to-the-minnesota-state-fair-r12957/  Joe Mauer Reviews Minnesota State Fair Attractions “I don’t really like spicy food, but it’s cool what they do with butter.” NOTE: RandBall’s Stu is moving his youngest child to college this weekend. He asked former Twins great Joe Mauer to step in and write about the great Minn...12957Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:45:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/buxton-diagnosed-with-evel-knievelism-r12922/The Minnesota Twins have done an admirable job getting as much use out of Byron Buxton in 2022 as possible, even leading the star centerfielder to an All-Star berth. Still, with injuries continuing to pile up, the team sought a second opinion after Buxton’s recent trip to the IL. The results are...12922Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:08:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/social-media-influencers-changing-the-baseball-twins-tiktoker-ryan-ellingson-r12888/"But dreams change. Fate has a way of showing you paths you want more." - Abbi Glines Some knew the Major Leagues were not a reality, but not being able to finish their college baseball career was just as detrimental to those who weren't bound for "The Show." That's where Ryan Ellingson fou...12888Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:00:21 +0000